<p>A friend's son is very interested in attending the Naval Academy and has been invited to an Open House this weekend. What should he wear? (What should the parents wear?) </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Comfy walking shoes are a must for all. And, parking in and around the Naval Academy is very limited so allow time for hunting up a spot on the street unless the invite indicates otherwise.</p>
<p>casual but neat-
no jeans.neat but comfortable walking shoes. Polished. </p>
<p>males:kahki's with collared shirt- tuck shirt in and wear a belt.
Avoid shirts with logo's, etc.<br>
Button down works all the time; tie optional, jacket unnecessary.
Neat haircut, clean shaven</p>
<p>Females:females: skirt or dress slacks; conservative.
Neat hairstyle, avoid excess (makeup, jewelry, perfume, nails).</p>
<p>Same for parents.</p>
<p>Nothing with Army anything! ;)</p>
<p>Also, leave the varsity jacket at home!</p>
<p>when we went a couple of years ago, I told my son to wear khakis and a sport coat. he wore jeans and a school hoodie. it was one of those days i just wasn't up for the fight, so off we went and it was a good lesson for him. He was embarassed when he saw the other boys in khakis and a sport coat. He learned the lesson and I did not have to be te bad guy. Fortunately, he never did that again and he is going to NAPS in July. so, alls well that ends well I guess!</p>
<p>Dress nicely -- good shoes that don't look beaten down, belt
Females --- feel free to look like a female. You don't have to have your hair up or short. You don't have to nix make-up. </p>
<p>Parents - they aren't judging you at all. Dress comfortably and look nice. (good walking shoes!) Many of the parents will wear jeans, which is fine.</p>